Who among the following sport stars was conferred honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank by the Territorial Army ?

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Q: 14 (CDS-II/2010)
Who among the following sport stars was conferred honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank by the Territorial Army ?

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History

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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Kapil Dev is the correct answer as he was conferred the honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank by the Territorial Army.

Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers, has received various accolades and honors throughout his career, but he has not been conferred the honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank by the Territorial Army.

Avinav Bindra, the Olympic gold medalist in shooting, has also been recognized for his achievements in sports, but he has not received the honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank by the Territorial Army.

Similarly, Saina Nehwal, the badminton player, has had a successful career and has been honored for her accomplishments, but she has not been conferred the honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank by the Territorial Army.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, Kapil Dev, as he is the sportstar who was conferred honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank by the Territorial Army.

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